Patchouli lovers?

I have been asked about a patchouli scent with a little something to tame it and not being a patchouli lover myself I draw a blank. Any fragranistas out there who got a thing for patchouli that can help me out?

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Chanel Coromandel is always my first thought any time patchouli comes up - it's just simply the most elegant and luxurious patchouli perfume I know of, and not at all reminiscent of headshop patch. It's not a dirty, or mentholated patch either, so it might be just the "tame" sort of patchouli you're looking for. I like it just fine in blends, but I'm generally not really a huge patchouli soliflore lover ...but Coromandel makes me think I am.

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I enjoy ambery/sweet patchoulis or soft patchoulis, so my favorites are Mazzolari Patchouli (as an example of the former), as well as Parfumerie Generale Intrigant Patchouli and Etat Libre d'Orange Nombril Immense (as examples of the latter).

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I strongly agree that Chanel Coromandel is a fabulous patchouli-centered fragrance. Coromandel is elegant and smooth and oh-so-beautiful.

I admit to being very fond of smooth/rich Patchouli perfumes. The rough, herbal Patchouli has its attractions, but I am much more drawn to the former style.
Here are some of my favorites:
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Patchouli in a light dose can be found in Histoires de Parfums' „1826 Eugénie de Montijo”. Lovely with the violets blended in.

Darker and with a hint of wet earth is „Psychédelique” by Jovoy Paris.

And last but not least the perfume oil by Jalaine „Patchouli”, which is warm, dry and soft and because of it's carrier substance without those hippie-headnotes. It has a pleasantly non-gourmandish touch of dark chocolate.

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I second Coromandel and the Nicolai. Both have clear patch, but they are rich perfumes in the classical tradition, with no feel whatsoever of headshops. Coromandel is warm and smooth, the Nicolai is a little acidic and woodier.

And I also second the Dior. In addition to the Patch imperial, which is primarily patch, I'd also mention Mitzah, which is an amber with patch, so even smoother.

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Another thumbs up for Coromandel. In addition, Ulrich Lang Nightscape is an ethereal patchouli which strays into unisex territory despite the male categorisation. Anyone looking for a lighter interpretation should consider giving it a try.

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Recently bought smell bents She wolf, which has plenty of sweet candied patchouli, stirred up with some citrus, lavender and plenty of musk. Still fresh enough to be a daytime fragrance , special but not offensive. Plus the prices are more Than reasonable!
I think it would do as a first step to get to know patch better

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If I got it right, you're looking for a tamed patchouli and not a straight forward one...if that's right, several of the suggestions above will definitely be no-go for you. I'll second Coromandel as one of the smoothest around and I'll add Cozè which is enriched by subtle gourmandic nuances, green undertones and woods. Very outdoorsy, airy and sophisticated...